Kitten Issue- Calling all with Veterinary Brains

momof2inca
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:05:23 +0000

Oh how sad. I’m not a vet. Don’t know if you’ve googled yet. But I found this:

[KittenCare.com - Heart Problems in Cats](Heart Disease in Cats...What You Need to Know)

"One thing to consider also is Cardiomyopathy, which is more common in male cats and produces irregular heart activity like fast heart rates, a heart murmur, and/or a gallop rhythm (an extra heart sound). This is a treatable condition, but if left unchecked can result in congestive heart failure or in blood clotting in the aorta. Clotting in the aorta causes paralysis in the hind legs because blood cannot get past the blockage. Both these conditions can cause death.

Symptoms of Cardiomyopahty:

Difficulty breathing
Rapid respiration
Weight loss
Loss of appetite
Loss of energy
Weakness or paralysis in the hind legs

Obviously there are other possible causes. Please check out the following for information:

Leukemia
FIP
Cancer
Parasites"